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Tom Potts wrote: > On Tuesday 25 September 2007 19:02, Paul Sutton wrote: > >> Rob Beard wrote: >> >>> Paul Sutton wrote: >>> >>>> Lets put our money into hiring a decent venue, and get the word out, >>>> print a few nice reports about MS not playing by the rules (e.g debacle >>>> on their open xml format, bribes etc), let people read that, >>>> >>>> Paul >>>> >>> That's what we're already doing aren't we? :-) >>> >>> I think we should look at the avenue of trying to provide some sort of >>> computer suite to local community centres (say a couple of LTSP machines >>> and a server using old PCs as terminals and possibly getting a grant >>> from something like the Gemini FM charitable trust or whatever the >>> equivalent for the local area is). That way it's good publicity for the >>> LUG and everyone involved. Would also be great if we could find some >>> way of getting sponsored broadband for the community centres. I had a >>> look into what BT were doing and it seems they gave a grant of a PC >>> (running Windows) and a years BT Broadband. Problem with that is the >>> scheme is closed for registrations now I think, not to mention having to >>> put up with a Windows PC (I think it's part of the T&C's that you can't >>> do much with the PC). >>> >>> I even thought about looking into either setting up some sort of >>> organisation to resell Enta ADSL connections, a bit like what UKFSN do >>> but instead making it so that the profits pay for community centre >>> connections (so the more people that sign up for what has to be said is >>> a much better broadband service than the likes of AOL and Wanadoo etc, >>> can choose which of their local community centres benefits. Once a >>> certain amount of people had taken on a connection, the profits would >>> pay for a broadband connection for their local area community centre, or >>> go towards wherever they choose it to). >>> >>> Does this make sense? >>> >>> Rob >>> >> I agree and this would be a much better way to spend our money than >> trying to sue microsoft.. the above idea will need to be discussed so I >> understnad it a bit better but yeah, sounds good. >> > I should have pointed out that WE don't spend money suing M$. > The class action is a bit like 'claims direct' - they know the courts in the > US will support them and they'll get money for the customers and their > somewhat enormous fees on top as well. > Perhaps if we made enough noise some legal team would take it up on our > behalf? > Tom te tom te tom > > > I would rather spend my time just chatting to people about Linux at a user group meeting aimed at the general public also and spreading the word that way. I don't mind however supporting any sort of action, as long as it does not backfire on us and put the community in bad light. Paul Support open file formats use ISO 26300 Open Document format as used by openoffice.org, http:///www.openoffice.org Events 20th September (thurs) 2007 - Lug meet, Half Moon Pub, torquay road, Paignton, @ 7:30 20th October 2007 - Lug clustering meeting. 18th October 2007 - Ubuntu 7.10 release date 28th October - Penzance Computers meet 11th November. Penzance Computers meet details on lug site, www.dcglug.org.uk under meetings. visit us on IRC - irc.phractured.net / 6667 #dclug -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- Version 3.1 GIT d S: a C+++ UL++++ P+ L++ W++ N+ W--- O! V! PS+ Y! t+++ 5 X+++ R tv- b- DI! D++ G e H! r! z? -----END GEEK CODE BLOCK---- -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html